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8 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 90VarietyJoe LeydonVarietyJoe LeydonA spirited and captivating bio-doc that richly deserves the exclamation point in its title.
- 80The GuardianPeter BradshawThe GuardianPeter BradshawRichness, warmth and tenderness pulse from this lovely documentary.
- 75The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Nathalie AtkinsonThe Globe and Mail (Toronto)Nathalie AtkinsonIt’s short on personal details and instead focuses on the performer’s vocation. And when the concert footage slows the doc’s energy down, Mavis’s zest adds buoyancy to the proceedings.
- 70Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayLos Angeles TimesNoel MurrayMavis! is maybe too short and too plain, but it covers a lot of ground and contains a lot of great music. It's a fitting tribute to a true American original, belatedly getting her due.
- 70Village VoiceSerena DonadoniVillage VoiceSerena DonadoniEdwards is content with presenting Mavis as she sees herself: as the conduit for a song's message, and a voice to uplift the weary.
- 60Time Out LondonTom HuddlestonTime Out LondonTom HuddlestonThere are a few lovely scenes: Mavis listening to a new mix of one of her father’s last recordings is heartbreaking. For old-soul fans, Mavis! is a must.
- 60EmpirePatrick PetersEmpirePatrick PetersBrimful of glorious sounds, this affectionate fan letter says as much about Pops Staples's artistic and political evolution as it does about his devoted daughter, one of the all-time greats.